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HamsterBase Tasks alternatives

HamsterBase Tasks compared with 5 alternatives: Things 3, Super Productivity, Mindwtr, Todoist and Vikunja.

HamsterBase Tasks has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per year (Pro). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
HamsterBase TasksThis toolFree plan · from $20/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Things 3Free trial · from $9.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, iOS
Super ProductivityFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
MindwtrFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
TodoistFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
VikunjaFree plan · from €4/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android

How each one differs from HamsterBase Tasks

  1. Things 3

    Personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase

    • Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately. HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro).
    • HamsterBase Tasks has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only HamsterBase Tasks lists a web app.
    • Only HamsterBase Tasks lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • HamsterBase Tasks is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who work only on Apple devices

    Things 3 vs HamsterBase TasksThings 3 pricing and details

  2. Super Productivity

    Free, open-source to-do app with time tracking and a Pomodoro timer

    • Super Productivity is free. HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro).
    • HamsterBase Tasks is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • HamsterBase Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Super Productivity also covers kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and time tracking.

    Suits: Developers who plan their day from Jira, GitHub or GitLab issues

    Super Productivity vs HamsterBase TasksSuper Productivity pricing and details

  3. Mindwtr

    Free, open-source GTD task manager for desktop and mobile

    • Mindwtr is free. HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro).
    • Only HamsterBase Tasks lists a web app.
    • HamsterBase Tasks is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • HamsterBase Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Mindwtr also covers natural-language input, kanban boards and Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: People who follow Getting Things Done and want the method built in

    Mindwtr vs HamsterBase TasksMindwtr pricing and details

  4. Todoist

    Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry

    • Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly. HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro).
    • Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
    • HamsterBase Tasks is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • HamsterBase Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Todoist also covers templates, natural-language input, calendar and kanban boards.

    Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own

    Todoist vs HamsterBase TasksTodoist pricing and details

  5. Vikunja

    Open-source task manager to self-host or use as a paid cloud

    • Vikunja starts at €4 per month, or €40 billed yearly (Vikunja Cloud Personal). HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro).
    • Only HamsterBase Tasks lists an iOS app.
    • HamsterBase Tasks is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • HamsterBase Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Vikunja also covers natural-language input, kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.

    Suits: People who want their task data on a server they control

    Vikunja vs HamsterBase TasksVikunja pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in HamsterBase Tasks

  • Cloud sync is paid: Pro at $20 a year covers 3 cloud-synced databases, and the store page says no refunds are offered.
  • Cloud Inbox content is stored unencrypted on the server until it is pulled into a database, unlike the rest of the data.
  • Attachments need an S3-compatible bucket you supply; the files are not end-to-end encrypted and the S3 settings do not sync between devices.
  • The vendor says it deliberately leaves out features such as habit tracking and Pomodoro timers.
HamsterBase Tasks pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to HamsterBase Tasks?

The alternatives to HamsterBase Tasks in this directory are Things 3, Super Productivity, Mindwtr, Todoist and Vikunja. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HamsterBase Tasks.

Is there a free alternative to HamsterBase Tasks?

Yes. Super Productivity and Mindwtr are free to use. Todoist and Vikunja have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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